NYC ambulance would preserve bodies NEW YORK, May 9 (UPI) -- New York is considering equipping a new ambulance to preserve bodies until families can be contacted about possible organ donation.

Early abortions considered for GP clinics BRITAIN, England, May 8 (UPI) -- The British government said it is considering allowing early-stage abortions in health centers and doctors' offices.

Flame retardant found in falcon eggs SAN FRANCISCO, May 8 (UPI) -- California researchers said high levels of flame retardant have been found in the eggs of peregrine falcons living in urban areas.

Diagnostic test targets tumor source PALO ALTO, Calif., May 8 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers are looking at a new genomics-based diagnostic test developed to determine the origins of hard-to-identify tumors.

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New technology cuts hospitalization need COLUMBIA, Mo., May 8 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say a new telecommunication technology, Telehealth, is delaying hospital stays when compared with patients receiving traditional care.

Caution urged for kids' anti-obesity drugs CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 8 (UPI) -- U.S. medical scientists are urging caution in giving children anti-obesity drugs, saying the medications might interfere with neural development.

Speedier cancer radiation therapy created BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 8 (UPI) -- The University of Alabama at Birmingham says it has become the first U.S. medical facility to offer a speedier cancer radiation therapy called "RapidArc."

ESA, NASA to share space achievement award PARIS, May 8 (UPI) -- The Ulysses observatory, a U.S.-European mission, has won an international award for the scientific productivity of the spacecraft, now orbiting the sun.

Robots may someday operate without doctors DURHAM, N.C., May 8 (UPI) -- U.S. engineers say the world is moving closer to the day when robots will perform surgery with minimal or no guidance from a doctor.

Mercury levels: Lower, yet still hazardous CHICAGO, May 8 (UPI) -- A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency study shows mercury releases from products declined between 1990 and 2005, but remained at dangerous levels.

Saturn's atmosphere 'waves' to Earth PASADENA, Calif., May 8 (UPI) -- U.S. space agency scientists say they've observed a wave pattern, or oscillation, in Saturn's atmosphere that's only visible from Earth every 15 years.

Study: Developing neurons fight to survive BALTIMORE, May 8 (UPI) -- U.S. neuroscientists say they have discovered how body tissue aids new peripheral nerve cells to kill neighboring nerves.

Scientists propose super-supercomputer BERKELEY, Calif., May 8 (UPI) -- Three U.S. government scientists are proposing to improve climate change predictions by creating a kind of super-supercomputer.

Method found to make tumors easier to kill ST. LOUIS, May 8 (UPI) -- U.S. medical scientists have found a vulnerability they say can be used to make cancer cells easier to heat and radiate and, therefore, easier to destroy.

Students to call long distance to the ISS WASHINGTON, May 8 (UPI) -- Students from New York and California will make a really long long-distance phone call next week to speak with an International Space Station's crew member.

Stressed seaweed might make cloudy skies OBAN, Scotland, May 8 (UPI) -- British-led scientists say they've discovered the presence of large amounts of seaweed along coastal areas can influence the Earth's climate.

NASA tests lunar breathing system HOUSTON, May 8 (UPI) -- The U.S. space agency says one of the first tests involving human subjects in support of its return-to-the-moon Orion Project has been completed.

New Alzheimer's target identified SAN FRANCISCO, May 8 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've found modulating enkephalin peptide activity in the brain might reduce the cognitive deficits of Alzheimer's disease.

NASA starts artifact loan project WASHINGTON, May 8 (UPI) -- The U.S. space agency has announced the start of a new artifact loan program for museums, planetariums and other organizations.

Hormone used to treat reperfusion injury MANHASSET, N.Y., May 8 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've used the hormone Ghrelin to block organ injury after intestinal ischemia-reperfusion, a common surgical problem.

Ed Weiler becomes NASA's science chief WASHINGTON, May 8 (UPI) -- The U.S. space agency said Ed Weiler, interim chief of its science directorate, has been named the directorate's permanent director.

Platypus genome provides evolution insight BATON ROUGE, La., May 8 (UPI) -- U.S. and British researchers say an analysis of platypus DNA holds potential for advances in human disease prevention.

Men suffer from postpartum depression WASHINGTON, May 8 (UPI) -- A U.S. psychologist said a study of fathers who suffer postpartum depression suggests the condition can hurt child development.